14/01/2026
Thirteen-year-old Trishina Lavina has spent her life navigating the world on non-adjustable crutches. Living with paraplegia in Kisumu County and raised by her maternal grandparents after losing both of her parents, Trishina’s daily life was a constant, quiet struggle. Simple things—like playing with friends or getting to class—were defined by physical limitations and frustration.
During a community visit in December 2025, our team saw the weight of those challenges firsthand. We saw a girl with incredible resilience, but tools that didn't match her strength. We made a promise to change that.
Few days later, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Mombasa, that promise became reality. Trishina was fitted with a high-quality, adjustable wheelchair and supportive crutches tailored specifically for her.
The impact wasn't just physical; it was deeply emotional. Through tears of joy, Trishina whispered a heartfelt “erokamano” (thank you).
This intervention is about more than mobility - it’s about dignity and independence. Trishina now has the freedom to: Navigate her home with ease, join her friends in play and attend Junior Secondary School with newfound confidence.
Trishina is one of the 50 vulnerable adolescents we supported with uniforms, supplies and care to ensure their potential isn't limited by their circumstances. Such stories capture the heart of our work: people-centred programming, strong partnerships and meaningful follow-through that translates compassion into real, life-changing impact.
